Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Description and Operation

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel houses the instrument cluster, center panel and a number of special switches and controls. Instrument panel electrical system is discussed in electrical troubleshooting manual.

CENTER PANEL
Center panel is a housing for ventilation control panel, radio, glove box, and with center panel trim serves as a base for cigarette lighter and ashtray. Center panel may remain in place when instrument panel is removed.

INTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL SWITCH
Interior lights control switch allows adjustment of brightness of panel lights.

RADIO AND ANTENNA CABLE
When a radio is installed in vehicle, user instructions are supplied. Radio is located in center panel. Antenna and electrical connections are located at rear of unit. Antenna cable connects to radio. It is routed behind instrument panel and connects to antenna. Radio receives signals through antenna cable from antenna. It is necessary to remove radio when instrument panel is removed.

VENTILATION CONTROL PANEL
Ventilation control panel provides control of heating and air conditioning for vehicle and is mounted in center panel.